Frances Gagua

CAD bans use of power banks during flights

Stowage of power banks in overhead compartments are also prohibited.

HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu on why the future of payments is instant

She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.

BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks, trade war shifts

She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.

Employment down 0.3% in Dec 2024

Over 2.71 million people were employed across key industries in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong raises rent of “well-off” public rental housing tenants

They will be required to pay 2.5 times to 4.5 times the standard rent.

OCBC unveils AI stock picker in Hong Kong

AI Oscar will send regular trading ideas on HK stocks via email to customers.

Hang Seng Bank becomes green partner of HKSTP

They will develop two programmes to promote sustainability in businesses.

Digital wealth advisory Endowus introduces OTP verification

There’s also a Whatsapp OTP verification for customers logging in overseas.

Wise unveils international business payment account in Hong Kong

It has no minimum balance requirement and no monthly subscription fees.

More and bigger IPO deals in Hong Kong expected this year

The IPO pipeline will be bolstered by relaxed monetary policy.

China CITIC Bank and HKA launch travel card

Cardholders can earn up to 26,000 points when spending HK$25,000 within the first 5 months of issuance.

Hong Kong to review listing rules and virtual asset licensing

It will also explore enhancing measures for the issuance and transaction of digital bonds.